The space shuttle was the icon for U.S. human spaceflight for thirty years. First launched in 1981, space shuttles flew missions in Earth orbit through 2011.

NASA transferred Enterprise to the Smithsonian, and it was displayed at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center until the museum received Discovery.

As the oldest orbiter with the longest record of distinction in spaceflight, Discovery now holds a place of honor among the many treasures in the Smithsonian.

The 3-inch patch, which retails for $6, comes attached to a backing card with the above text on its reverse. It is available through the museum store at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (item no. 400049295199 Patch SPC).

p51

Anyone know how to order one over the net or phone?

Robert Pearlman

You can find the phone number for the museum shop here. The product number is listed above.

astrorero

The patch is now available at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. None at the Air and Space Museum.

astrorero

I received this patch from my son who lives in Washington D.C. It is very, very, thin. So much so that it curls up a bit. It isn't of the same material that most patches are made of.

Hart Sastrowardoyo

Which is one of the reasons I was disappointed and didn't pick it up. Just wasn't worth the money.

SpaceFerris

I had the same experience. A poor quality patch for the price, so I opted not to buy it as well. Truly breathtaking to walk around Discovery. What an amazing machine.

Skyforce1

I'm heading down on Thursday to Udvar-Hazy to pick up Discovery patches and of course, spend another couple of hours walking around Discovery! Contact me here and let me know if you would like one or more.

As for pricing, I'll find out what they are selling for when I get there on Thursday.

Liembo

I've seen a few other patches of this type of manufacture. The embroidery technique reminds me of how tags on clothing and bedding are done, using a weave style rather than actual embroidery. It's more of a gridded, pixellated style and allows for far less detail.

astrorero

quote:Originally posted by Skyforce1:As for pricing, I'll find out what they are selling for when I get there on Thursday.

The patch was still $6 (as stated in the original posting above) plus tax when my son bought it.

Skyforce1

I returned from my visit to Udvar-Hazy with some Discovery patches that are now sold. I will be making another trip down there in 2 or 3 weeks. If any cS member would like for me to pick some up for them, I'll certainly be happy to. Any questions, contact me.

Skyforce1

I'm going to be heading down to Udvar-Hazy this coming week to pick up a few Discovery patches. Give me a shout and let me know if anyone would like one or more.

Skyforce1

I have just returned from my trip to Udvar-Hazy to pick up some more of the Discovery patches. Anyone here on cS that contacted me about purchasing them, please contact me.

pupnik

Smithsonian also has two more patches in this same style now, one for the lunar module, and one for the Apollo 11 command module as well.

p51

quote:Originally posted by astrorero:It is very, very, thin.

I noticed that, too, when I finally got one of my own (thanks, Skyforce!). I think this is the 'new thing' in patch making as I'm starting to see other patches for other (non-space-related) things being made like this.

I got a patch for the Atlantis display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex that was made in the same manner.

I had some patches made last winter and was told the company I went through might be going to patches made in a similar manner, sometime in the near future.

I wouldn't be shocked if the age of 'thick patches' will be ending soon...

Ronpur

I got mine today! They are thin, but very tightly woven. Beautiful patch! Thanks Skyforce!